Tinubu Returns To Abuja After Umrah In Saudi Arabia

President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after performing the Umrah pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. The President’s aircraft landed at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at 8:53 p.m. on Wednesday. He was received on arrival by the Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila; the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa; the Minister of State for Defence; the Inspector-General of Police and other government officials. <span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span> Tinubu departed King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, at 5:13 p.m.

Saudi time after completing the lesser Hajj in Makkah. Before his departure, the President held a brief meeting with the Deputy Governor of Makkah Region, Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, at the Royal Guest Palace within the airport. During the visit, Tinubu led members of the Nigerian delegation in performing the Umrah rites, including the circumambulation of the Holy Ka’abah.

He was also granted the privilege of entering the Holy Ka’abah on Sunday, where he and members of his delegation performed two raka’at prayers. According to a statement by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the President offered prayers for Nigeria’s peace, security, unity and prosperity, as well as divine guidance and wisdom for the country’s leaders.

His entourage included the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and the governors of Sokoto, Jigawa, Kaduna, Borno and Yobe States, among others.